In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Maarten De Gussem, global poultry consultant at Vetworks and academic adviser at Ghent University, explains the real economic value of cleaning and disinfection programs in low-challenge broiler environments. He shares field-trial data, performance outcomes, and why education is essential for consistent results. Get clear insights on ROI, flock performance, and protocol design. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Performance improvements in low challenge systems demonstrate that sanitation can function as an investment rather than a simple insurance cost.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Maarten De Gussem is a global poultry consultant and founder of Vetworks, where he leads initiatives in poultry health, biosecurity, and performance optimization. With expertise in coccidiosis, bacterial enteritis, respiratory diseases, and production efficiency, he also serves as an academic adviser at Ghent University and contributes to committees focused on poultry intestinal health and Mycoplasma.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:14) Introduction
• (02:33) ROI of disinfection
• (05:06) Low challenge metrics
• (06:24) Trial design
• (08:18) Education role
• (15:16) Performance results
• (20:59) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Teresa Morishita, Professor of Poultry Medicine and Food Safety at Western University of Health Sciences, discusses the role of leadership and soft skills in strengthening poultry health and production. She explains why communication, integrity, and collaboration are essential for veterinarians, managers, and technical teams. Dr. Morishita highlights mentorship, continuing education, and building trust across disciplines in the poultry industry. Learn practical perspectives that support long-term success in poultry operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Soft skills include how people relate to others, communicate clearly, and show adaptability when situations do not work as expected.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Teresa Morishita is a Professor of Poultry Medicine and Food Safety at Western University of Health Sciences and a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. Her work focuses on poultry health management, education, and collaboration between academia and industry. She is the founding director of the Poultry Health Management School and has extensive experience supporting poultry professionals nationwide.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:17) Introduction
• (04:45) Poultry education
• (07:57) Leadership values
• (09:44) Soft skills
• (10:42) Listening skills
• (13:10) Clear expectations
• (28:33) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special re-run episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Sherwin Camba from the University of the Philippines, who shares insights on the critical challenges of Salmonella and avian influenza in poultry production, focusing on control measures in Southeast Asia. Dr. Camba highlights key strategies, including vaccination, biosecurity, and the impact of environmental factors like rodents in spreading diseases. Tune in to discover practical approaches for tackling poultry health issues and ensuring food safety in a rapidly changing industry!

"Rodents serve as amplifiers of Salmonella in poultry farms, making them critical in disease management and biosecurity."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sherwin Camba is an Assistant Professor of Animal Health at the University of the Philippines, Los Baños, and a veterinarian specializing in poultry infectious diseases. He earned his DVM from UPLB and completed his PhD in Veterinary Science at Osaka Prefecture University, focusing on Salmonella epidemiology in layers. His work bridges research, diagnostics, and national disease control programs.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:22) Introduction
• (03:30) Salmonella in layers
• (07:46) Rodent & disease
• (11:46) Vaccination strategies
• (16:29) Avian influenza control
• (25:42) Disinfection methods
• (33:32) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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